New to road cycling

[Flash055]

Thanks guys so much, really appreciate it.

[V12man]

And while you are at it, read the rules.... memorise them...

 

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

[Dazshell]

Yip. You're a medium. Big shoulders (440mm wide bars) or small (420mm)

[GhostSixFour]

http://www.thehubsa....esponse-r830sl/

 

This looks good.

 

This. Get this.

[Guest EdEdEd]

This. Get this.

+1

[SpecialK]

+1

 

I think the frame is too big at 56cm. It would rather be classified as a large frame, too bigfor someone at 1.69m. Rather look at something at 54cm (possibly 55).

 

I am 1.77m and am comfortable on my 55cm frame

[Caerus]

In that R12k budget, have you allowed for kit, accessories & spares?

 

Welcome to the hub

[Dazshell]

I think the frame is too big at 56cm. It would rather be classified as a large frame, too bigfor someone at 1.69m. Rather look at something at 54cm (possibly 55).

 

I am 1.77m and am comfortable on my 55cm frame

In hindsight, I agree. Made the suggestion before I saw the OP's height. Wish I was still in the market for a bike. Oh wait.....I might be!

[Flash055]

Yes I have factored in the gear as well. thank you

[Winstonian1984]

If you dont come right finding a 2nd hand bike here then have a look at this. http://www.bridgecycles.co.za/CAAD8

['Dale]

New to road cycling? this is all you need to know.

 

That's blerrie funny

[eddy]

 

 

So Frame size, how important is it. I know you have to get the frame according to your height, but what about in between. Do you go for the bigger size or the smaller?

 

Frame size is very important and to answer your second question, a bit smaller is better than a bit too big.

[KidCharlemagne]

I am about 1.69 and inside leg about 84cm

Those two lengths don't correlate too well. Check again and do precise measurements. The site Cippo noted will explain exactly how to measure.

[Mongoose!]

And while you are at it, read the rules.... memorise them...

 

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

 

this should be saved on a permanent link or somthing here on the hub !!!!!!!!!!

Edited April 10, 2014 by Mongoose!

[Flash055]

So guys, do I REALLY need a 10 speed or am I fine with nine or even eight for my first bike???

[Thomo]

So guys, do I REALLY need a 10 speed or am I fine with nine or even eight for my first bike???

 

Nothing wrong with 9, but the budget you mention should comfortably cover a good 10spd bike, possibly even a carbon one.

Like somebody else mentioned, your height and inseam don't correlate ... that's not too say that it can't be so, just be very precise with you body measurements.

Your inseam suggests a medium frame but you could also find that a small fits too depending on the geometry of the bike.

Most people can fit on 2 or more fifferent sized bikes with adjustments to the stem length, but best is to get something as close to a proper fit as possible.

Good luck and happy cycling.